Watts Water Heater Expansion Tank Installation

Expansion tanks are designed to safely absorb the excess water created and prevent relief valves from triggering.

Watts water heater expansion tank installation.

We offer a range of expansion tanks for potable and non potable applications. The expansion tank is usually installed horizontally though it is acceptable to install it vertically if it is necessary because of space limitations. The weight of the expansion tank filled with water is supported by the system piping. When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.

Thermal expansion tanks promote pressure relief for yo. Shut off power source to the water heater electricity gas oil burner switch and drain system following water heater manufacturer recommendations. Install the expansion tank in the system refer to figure 1. They are used to prevent plumbing system and or water heater damage as well as unnecessary relief valve discharge caused by excessive pressure from.

Our potable water expansion tanks are designed to absorb the increased volume of water created by thermal expansion and maintain a balanced pressure throughout the potable water supply system. We offer a range of expansion tanks for potable and non potable applications. The items which should be installed in sequence in the cold water line are 1 the expansion tank must be installed at least 18 inches away from the cold water inlet fitting on the water heater 2 the pressure gauge and 3 the pressure reducing valve if required see figure 1. When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.

Make sure your expansion tank is securely fastened to the wall or other support from which it is hanging. How i installed a expansion tank on my water heather and stopped a leak on my relief valve instantly. Expansion tanks are designed to safely absorb the excess water created and prevent relief valves from triggering.